Summer 2017 
NYPSC Updates
News from the New York Product Stewardship Council
Announcing the 2017 New York Textiles Summit - Oct. 31st!
This October 31, join stakeholders across the supply chain to discuss how New York can increase textiles recovery.
NYPSC Publishes Op-ed and Submits Support Letter for Paint Stewardship Bill
44 groups signed NYPSC's group support letter , and NYPSC has published an op-ed in the Albany Times Union . Learn more.
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NYPSC Recommends Improvements to Batteries Stewardship Bill 
A state bill would establish a battery recycling program. NYPSC submitted a letter of support and a letter of recommendations. Learn more. 
Legislator Considers Recommendations for Pharmaceuticals Stewardship  
NYPSC has provided recommendations to improve Assemblyman Englebright's pharmaceuticals stewardship bill. Learn more.  



NYPSC Members Travel to Boston for 2017 U.S. Product Stewardship Forum
NYPSC's Andrew Radin will moderate a panel on HHW, pesticides, batteries, thermostats, and lamps. Learn more. 

  

New York State News
Extended producer responsibility & product stewardship in NY
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New York Pioneers Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Solar Panels
As older solar technologies reach their end, NY is one of the first states to propose that manufacturers finance their safe disposal. Learn more. 
 
New York Counties Take the Lead on Pharmaceuticals Stewardship
Rockland County is the first East Coast local government to pass drug stewardship legislation. Erie and Westchester Counties may soon follow. Learn more.  

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New York Department of Environmental Conservation (NY DEC) Releases Guidance for Safe Drug Disposal
The NY DEC has issued guidance encouraging pharmacies to collect unwanted meds. Learn more.
With $1.7 million left, NY DEC Extends Grant Deadline for Electronics Recycling
Funding is still available for municipal e-waste recycling. Learn more.

Apply for funding today!


New York City Reintroduces Ban on Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Food Service Packaging
New York City Department of Sanitation's recent report outlines the challenges of recycling this material. Learn more.
 
 
National Updates
Product stewardship news across the United States
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New Resources Available! Encourage Residents to Opt Out of Phone Books
Promoting opt out is easy with the new video, graphics, and sample social media posts in this toolkit. Learn more.  
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Collects Record Quantity of Meds
On Prescription Take Back Day, U.S. residents turned in 450 tons of unwanted meds. Next event: October 28. Learn more.

EPR for Packaging the Focus of California Multi-Stakeholder Group 
The California Department of Resources Recycling Recovery convened a multi-stakeholder group to discuss ways to increase packaging recovery. Learn more.
U.S. Conference of Mayors to Consider Resolution on Electronics Extended Producer Responsibility Legislation
I n May, the E-Waste Policy Working Group convened to develop a policy resolution that lays out ideal legislation to manage electronics. Learn more.  
 
 

Events, Webinars, Conferences

FREE Webinar: The Secret to Managing a Successful Mandatory Recycling Ordinance | Re-TRAC Connect | June 21st, 2017 at 1pm ET | Free recording 

 

2017 U.S. Product Stewardship Forum | Product Stewardship Institute | Boston, MA | July 25-26, 2017 |Register 

 

2017 New York Textiles Summit | New York Product Stewardship Council, Re-Clothe NY Coalition, and Product Stewardship Institute| Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, NY | October 31, 2017 | Register
What We're Reading

What Today's Supreme Court Printer Case Means For Business | Fortune, March 21

 

The Producer Pays | Knowledge@Wharton, April 4 

 

America's Other Drug Problem | Pro Publica, April 27

 

NYC facing pushback in its attempt to ban food service EPS | Plastics News, June 1
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